CLN - A Midsummer Night's Dream - LA805 Scope and Sequence
Topic Lesson Lesson Objectives
A Midsummer Night's Dream by William Shakespeare
A Midsummer Night's Dream: Comedy and Elizabethan Festivals
Literary Skill: Learn background on William Shakespeare, comedy in drama, and Elizabethan fesitvals.
A Midsummer Night's Dream: Act 1
Literary Skill: Identify characteristices of Elizabethan Comedy; Characters and Status
Reading Skill: Reading Early Modern English; Recognizing puns, idioms, and other figures of speech
A Midsummer Night's Dream: Act 2
Literary Skill: Understand Elizabethan Comedy; Characters and Status
Reading Skill: Analyze Themes, Symbols, and Motifs
A Midsummer Night's Dream: Act 3
Literary Skill: Identify plot and subplot; conflict
Reading Skill: Identify Themes, Symbols, and Motifs; Meta-theatre
A Midsummer Night's Dream: Act 4
Literary Skill: Identify Themes, Symbols, and Motifs
Reading Skill: Analyze Poetic Devices; Analyze Character Motives
A Midsummer Night's Dream: Act 5
Discuss conflict and resolution in the play.
A Midsummer Night's Dream: Conclusion
Review the literary elements of the play and draw final conclusions about its meaning.
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CLN - Borges Author Study - LA817 Scope and Sequence
Topic Lesson Lesson Objectives
Jorge Luis Borges: Author Study
Introduction: What is an Author Study?
Literary Skill: Identify the components of an author study.
Meet Borges - Biography
Literary Skill: Characteristics of Biographies
Reading Skill: Applying Biography to Literature; Making Inferences
An Interview with Borges: Themes and Influences
Literary Skill: Characteristics of Interviews; Author's Perspective
Reading Skill: Applying Interviews to Literature
Borges and Poetry
Literary Skill: Persona; Poetic Forms
Reading Skill: Allusions
The Short Stories - The Circular Ruins
Literary Skill: Suspense
Reading Skill: Visualization
The Short Stories - The Garden of Forking Paths
Literary Skill: Layered Storytelling
Reading Skill: Narrator, Voice
The Book of Sand: Conclusion
Review the author study of Jorge Luis Borges. Relate the Book of Sand to the author study.
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CLN - Call of the Wild - LA789 Scope and Sequence
Topic Lesson Lesson Objectives
Call of the Wild by Jack London
Call of the Wild: Background
Literary Skill: Learn background information on Jack London, the Klondike Gold Rush, and sled dogs.
Call of the Wild: Characters & Setting
Literary Skill: Identify the characters. Contrast the two settings.
Call of the Wild: Point of View
Literary Skill: Understand the different points of view that authors use. Determine which point of view is used in The Call of
the Wild.
Call of the Wild: Symbolism
Literary Skill: Understand London's use of symbolism.
Call of the Wild: Conclusion- Buck, King of his domain
Track the different stages of Buck's journey throughout the story.
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CLN - Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde - LA808 Scope and Sequence
Topic Lesson Lesson Objectives
The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde by Robert Louis Stevenson
Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde: Introduction - A Novel of Change
Literary Skill: Learn about the background of the author and Victorian England.
Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde: Setting and Atmosphere
Literary Skill: Analyze the elements of setting that contribte to the atmosphere of the novel.
Reading Skill: Identfy clues to predict what will happen in the story.
Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde: Charcterization
Literary Skill: Analyze the characters in the novel.
Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde: Point of View
Literary Skill: Explore the point of view of the novel and its impact on the story.
Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde: Conclusion- Buck, King of his domain
Literary Skill: Understand chronological order.
Reading Skill: Summarize the novel.
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CLN - Gulliver's Travels - LA796 Scope and Sequence
Topic Lesson Lesson Objectives
Gulliver's Travels by Jonathan Swift
Gulliver's Travels: Satire at Work
Literary Skill: Gain information and understanding about Jonathan Swift and the historical and political climate in England
Gulliver's Travels Part I: A Voyage to Lilliput
Literary Skill: Identify satirical techniques used in the novel
Reading Skill: Reread to find specific information.
Gulliver's Travels Part II: A Voyage To Brobdingnag
Literary Skill: Identify satire and gender differences in the novel
Reading Skill: Use compare and contrast to analyze parts of the novel
Gulliver's Travels Part III: Many Voyages
Literary Skill: Identify satire and reason in the novel.
Reading Skill: Analyze the author's use of logical argument.
Gulliver's Travels Part IV: A Voyage to the Country of the Houyhnhnms
Literary Skill: Analyze characterization and irony in the novel.
Reading Skill: Recognize ironic details
Gulliver's Travels Conclusion
Reading Skill: Summarize the novel.
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CLN - Heart of Darkness - LA810 Scope and Sequence
Topic Lesson Lesson Objectives
Heart of Darkness by Joseph Conrad
Heart of Darkness: Introduction
Literary Skill: Learn background information on Joseph Conrad and the history of the Belgian Congo
Heart of Darkness: A Frame Story
Literary Skill: Identify elements of a frame story
Reading Skill: Analyze the author's use of word choice and how that impacts atmosphere
Heart of Darkness: Characterization
Literary Skill: Analyze the characterization in the novel
Reading Skill: Identify the use of simile and metaphor in the novel
Heart of Darkness: Theme
Literary Skill: Explore the theme of the novel. Identify symbolism.
Reading Skill: Compare and contrast characters in the novel
Heart of Darkness: Conclusion
Review the literary elements and themes of the novel. Discuss the haunting ending.
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CLN - Jane Eyre - LA797 Scope and Sequence
Topic Lesson Lesson Objectives
Jane Eyre by Charlotte Bronte
Jane Eyre: Background
Literary Skill: Gain information and understanding about Charlotte Bronte and autobiographical elements in Jane Eyre
Jane Eyre: The Ideas of a Gothic Romance Novel
Literary Skill: Interpret elements of Gothic and Romantic literature
Reading Skill: Analyze symbolism, compare and contrast
Jane Eyre Plot: The Search for Identity and a Life More Meaningful
Literary Skill: Analyze narrator imposed plot change
Reading Skill: Character Analysis: Jane
Jane Eyre: Definition of Themes both Gothic and Romantic
Identify and discuss the gothic and romantic themes present in the novel
Jane Eyre: Realization of Happiness
Literary Skill: Character Analysis: Mr. Rochester
Reading Skill: Symbolism of Jane's Independence
Jane Eyre Conclusion
Perform a final analysis of Jane's character and morals. Discuss the timeless nature of the novel
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CLN - Mrs. Dalloway - LA809 Scope and Sequence
Topic Lesson Lesson Objectives
Mrs. Dalloway by Virginia Woolf
Mrs. Dalloway: Background
Literary Skill: Learn background of author Virginia Woolf and time period she wrote in
Mrs. Dalloway: Stream of Consciousness
Literary Skill: Identify motifs and symbols in the novel
Reading Skill: Character analysis: Clarissa Dalloway
Mrs. Dalloway Plot: Looking for answers to life's questions
Literary Skill: Drawing conclusions from context
Reading Skill: Compare and contrast: Peter Walsh & Richard Dalloway
Mrs. Dalloway: Cause and Effect
Literary Skill: Understanding Inferences
Reading Skill: Character Analysis: Septimus Smith
Mrs. Dalloway: Confronting the Past
Literary Skill: Analyze Irony and Mood
Reading Skill: Understand the Tone and Style of Virginia Woolf
Mrs. Dalloway Conclusion
Review the literary elements and themes of the novel.
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CLN - Nineteen Eighty-Four - LA791 Scope and Sequence
Topic Lesson Lesson Objectives
Nineteen Eighty-four by George Orwell
Nineteen Eighty-four: Background - Totalitarianism and Dystopian Literature
Literary Skill: Understand how totalitarianism and the end of WWII--i.e., the era in which George Orwell lived--impacted the
tone and plot of 1984.
Nineteen Eighty-four: Setting - Tone and Mood of Dystopian Literature
Literary Skill: Evaluate how time, place, weather, and colors play a key role in setting the Dystopian tone
Nineteen Eighty-four: Style, Point of View and Character Development
Literary Skill: Evaluate the significance of characters and symbols by interpreting the Orwell's style and point of view.
Nineteen Eighty-four: Climax, Conflict Resolution and Themes
Literary Skill: Analyze the ultimate conflict resolution in Part Three to understand and interpret the book's themes.
Nineteen Eighty-four: Conclusion and Thematic Quotations
Literary Skill: Synthesize information from multiple selections in order to draw conclusions and form interpretations.
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CLN - OConnor Author Study - LA818 Scope and Sequence
Topic Lesson Lesson Objectives
Flannery O'Connor: Author Study
Introduction: What is an Author Study?
Literary Skill: Identify the components of an author study.
Flannery O'Connor - Biography
Literary Skill: Characteristics of Biographies
Reading Skill: Applying Biographies to Literature, Making Inferences
Flannery O'Connor Criticism
Literary Skill: Influence of Setting
Reading Skill: Discerning Fact from Opinion
O'Connor and Short Stories 1
Literary Skill: Allegory
Reading Skill: Characterization
O'Connor and Short Stories 2
Literary Skill: Symbolism, Epiphany
Reading Skill: Reader Empathy
O'Connor and Short Stories 3
Literary Skill: Symbolic Conflict, Irony
Reading Skill: Characterization
Flannery O'Connor: Conclusion
Review the author study of Flannery O'Connor. Discuss the recurring themes of her works.
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CLN - Portrait of the Artist - LA807 Scope and Sequence
Topic Lesson Lesson Objectives
Portrait of the Artist as a Young Man by James Joyce
Portrait of the Artist: Background
Literary Skill: Learn background of author James Joyce and Modernism
Portrait of the Artist: Stream of Consciousness, Symbolism and Syntax
Define and discuss the stream of consciousness technique.
Portrait of the Artist: Metamorphosis
Literary Skill: Identify conflict and metamorphosis
Reading Skill: Use compare and contrast to analyze the text
Portrait of the Artist: Imagery
Literary Skill: Analyze the use of imagery and allusion in the text
Reading Skill: Understand the use of cause and effect in the text
Portrait of the Artist: Epiphany
Literary Skill: Identify epiphany and the climax of the novel
Reading Skill: Analyze author's use of figurative language and diction
Portrait of the Artist: Characterization and Point of View
Literary Skill: Analyze the characterization and point of view in the novel
Reading Skill: Compare and contrast
Portrait of the Artist Conclusion
Review the literary elements of the novel. Discuss its connections to Greek mythology.
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CLN - Robinson Crusoe - LA801 Scope and Sequence
Topic Lesson Lesson Objectives
Robinson Crusoe by Daniel Defoe
Robinson Crusoe: Background
Literary Skill: Learn background information on author Daniel Defoe and the fictional character Robinson Crusoe.
Robinson Crusoe: The Adventures Begin
Literary Skill: Narration
Reading Skill: Allusion
Robinson Crusoe: The effects of Isolation
Literary Skill: Irony
Reading Skill: Foreshadow
Robinson Crusoe: The Triumph Over Hardships
Literary Skill: Allegory
Reading Skill: Simile
Robinson Crusoe: The Return to England
Literary Skill: Character Analysis
Reading Skill: Moral Quandary
Robinson Crusoe Conclusion
Identify the inner contradictions faced by Robinson Crusoe throughout the story. Discuss the novel's many themes.
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CLN - The House of Seven Gables - LA802 Scope and Sequence
Topic Lesson Lesson Objectives
The House of Seven Gables by Nathanial Hawthorne
The House of Seven Gables: Background
Literary Skill: Using the link found in the Links box on the left, read the biography of Nathanial Hawthorne and use enotes to
record what you learn.
The House of Seven Gables: Defining romance fiction vs the novel
Literary Skill: Use Hawthorne's preface to define romance fiction and the novel
Reading Skill: Character comparison: Hepzibah and Phoebe
The House of Seven Gables Plot: Looking for answers to life's questions
Literary Skill: Identify symbolism in the novel
Reading Skill: Analyze the use of personification
The House of Seven Gables: Cause and Effect
Literary Skill: Analysis of Cause and Effect within a plot
Reading Skill: Identify foreshadowing in the novel
The House of Seven Gables: Confronting the Past
Literary Skill: Analyze the narration and plot progression
Reading Skill: Character Analysis: Judge Pyncheon
The House of Seven Gables Conclusion
Reading Skill: Write a brief (1-2 paragraph) summary of the novel in your enotes. A link is provided in the Links box to the left.
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CLN - The Red Badge of Courage - LA788 Scope and Sequence
Topic Lesson Lesson Objectives
The Red Badge of Courage by Stephen Crane
The Red Badge of Courage: Background
Literary Skill: Learn background information on Stephen Crane and the Civil War.
The Red Badge of Courage: Figurative Language- Motif, Onomatopoeia, Alliteration, Oxymoron
Literary Skill: If you were about to go into battle, how do think you would feel? Do you think that fighting against people from
your own country (as in the Civil War) would make it more difficult?
The Red Badge of Courage: Conflict- Man vs. Man, Nature, and Self
Literary Skill: Identify conflict. Identify the types of conflict that are evident in novel
The Red Badge of Courage: Themes- Manfulness, Maturity, Courage
Literary Skill: Identify the themes in The Red Badge of Courage.
The Red Badge of Courage: Conclusion-Title's Significance and Two Views of Courage
Determine the significance of the title of the novel. Identify the changes undergone by the main character throughout the
novel.
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CLN - The Three Musketeers - LA815 Scope and Sequence
Topic Lesson Lesson Objectives
The Three Musketeers by Alexandre Dumas
The Three Musketeers: Background
Literary Skill: Background information on Alexandre Dumas.
The Three Musketeers: Characters & Setting in light of Historical Fiction
Literary Skill: Identify the characters. Determine the setting. Explore historical novel.
The Three Musketeers: Protagonist and Antagonist
Literary Skill: Explore the characteristics of a protagonist and an antagonist in The Three Musketeers.
The Three Musketeers: Dumas' Unique Style
Literary Skill: Understand Dumas' unique style of mixing adventure with humor.
The Three Musketeers: Conclusion- A "Swashbuckling" Novel
Review the literary elements and themes of the novel. Identify characteristics of a "swashbuckling" novel.
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